Colonia Tlatelolco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Samuel Hahnemann

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

1. Samuel Hahnemann Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Medico ilustre
Fundador de la
Homeopatia
Nacio en Meissen, Alemania, en 1755
Murio en Paris, Francia, en 1843
MCMLXXIII

English translation:
Samuel Hahnemann
Illustrious Doctor
Founder of Homeopathy
Born in Meissen, Germany, in 1755
Died in Paris, France in 1843
1973

Erected 1973.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.

Location. 19° 26.954′ N, 99° 8.09′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Tlatelolco. It can be reached from Paseo de La Reforma Norte. The monument and marker are in the Santiago Jardin (Santiago's Garden) directly west of the Cuitláhuac traffic circle. Marker is at or near this postal address: Paseo de la Reforma Norte 604, Ciudad de Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06900, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: José Guadalupe Posada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tecpan throughout time (about 120 meters

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away, measured in a direct line); Cuitlahuac (about 120 meters away); Architectonic puzzle: The façade of Tecpan (about 240 meters away); Friar Bernardino Sahagún (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Small Area of Tlatelolco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Church of Santiago (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); From peaceful convent to bellicose military barracks (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Other markers no longer nearby. Vicente Riva Palacio (was about 120 meters away but has been confirmed missing); José María Iglesias (was about 180 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Jesús González Ortega (was approx. 0.2 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Francisco García Salinas (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Francisco Leyva (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); José Diego Fernández (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).

Samuel Hahnemann Marker reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

2. Samuel Hahnemann Marker reverse

The text mentions the German Embassy in Mexico and various Mexican homeopathic organizations.

Samuel Hahnemann Marker, lower reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

3. Samuel Hahnemann Marker, lower reverse

The text mentions various Mexican homeopathic organizations.

Samuel Hahnemann Marker, right side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

4. Samuel Hahnemann Marker, right side

Este monumento substituye al erigido en 1918 por la Escuela Libre de Homeopatia de Mexico, como complemento digno de la remodelacion de esta zona urbana. Ciudad de Mexico. Octubre de 1973 (English translation: This monument substitutes that erected in 1918 by the Mexican Free School of Homeopathy, as a complement to the dignified renewal of this urban zone. Mexico City. October 1973)

Samuel Hahnemann Marker, left side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

5. Samuel Hahnemann Marker, left side

Queriendo perpetuar su memoria propulsora de homeopatia se ha erigido este monumento como tributo del pueblo de Mexico a su obra bienhechora (English translation: Desiring to perpetuate the memory of his drive to promote homeopathy, this monument is erected as a tribute from the people of Mexico to his good works)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

6. Samuel Hahnemann Marker

The text at the base of the monument thanks local government and business for assistance in its construction.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.